Consider the equation 0. 2(x – 4. 5) 1. 7 = 9. 6. 1. Use the distribution property. 2. Combine like terms. 3. Use the properties of equality and inverse operations to isolate the variable. 0. 2x (-0. 9) 1. 7 = 9. 6 0. 2x 0. 8 = 9. 6 x =.